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Alan Jay Lerner quotes

American Playwright August 31, 1918 – June 14, 1986

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For a painter, the Mecca of the world, for study, for inspiration and for living is here on this star called Paris. Just look at it, no wonder so many artists have come here and called it home. Brother, if you can't paint in Paris, you'd better give up and marry the boss's daughter. Alan Jay Lerner
The commitment of marriage can frequently arouse some rather peculiar behaviour in men and women alike, but the bizarre notion that one can change the character of one's mate seems to occur more often to women than to men. Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner quote: "A schedule so tight that it would only work if I didn't sleep..."
A schedule so tight that it would only work if I didn't sleep on Monday nights. Alan Jay Lerner
On a clear day. Rise and look around you. And you'll see who you are. On a clear day. How it will astound you. That the glow of your being. Outshines every star. You'll feel a part of every mountain sea and shore. You can hear. From far and near. A word you've never, never heard before. And on a clear day. On a clear day. You can see forever. And ever. And ever. And ever more Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner quote: "All to often, however, what she [the woman] does want is the..."
All to often, however, what she [the woman] does want is the man she hopes she will make out of the man she already has. Alan Jay Lerner
Professor Henry Higgins: There even are places where English completely disappears. In America, they haven't used it for years! Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner quote: "With a little bit of luck, you'll never work!"
With a little bit of luck, you'll never work! Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner quote: "Back home everyone said I didn't have any talent. They might..."
Back home everyone said I didn't have any talent. They might be saying the same thing here but it sounds better in French. Alan Jay Lerner
Could anyone among us have an inkling or a clue What magic feats or wizardry and voodoo you can do? And who would ever guess what powers you possess And who would not be stunned to see you prove There's more to us than surgeons can remove So much more than we ever knew So much more were we born to do Should you draw back the curtain, this I am certain You'll be impressed with you Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner quote: "An Englishman's way of speaking absolutely classifies him."
An Englishman's way of speaking absolutely classifies him. Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner quote: "Men die but an idea does not."
Men die but an idea does not. Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner quote: "Don't let it be forgot, that once there was a spot, for one..."
Don't let it be forgot, that once there was a spot, for one brief shining moment, that was known as Camelot. Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner quote: "It's not a pretty face, I grant you. But underneath its flabby..."
It's not a pretty face, I grant you. But underneath its flabby exterior is an enormous lack of character. Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner quote: "You write a hit the same way you write a flop."
You write a hit the same way you write a flop. Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner quote: "Why can't a woman be more like a man?"
Why can't a woman be more like a man? Alan Jay Lerner

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